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The Birth of Meleager
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The Birth of Meleager

Jacob Folkema · 1714 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Althaea lies in bed with the Fates at her side. In the foreground a servant puts the block of wood into the fire that will determine the length of Meleager's life. In a decorative border with related themes. This print is part of an album.

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Credit lineGeboorte van Meleager. 1714. Jacob Folkema. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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